Control of state government and a lawsuit heading to the Wisconsin Supreme Court could shape the future of Act 10… Michael Childers, a University of Wisconsin-Madison School for Workers professor, said already certified unions would …
Michael Childers
Registration extended for the AI and Labor Institute through Oct 4
We’ve extended registration for the AI and Labor Institute through October 4, giving you a few extra days to secure your spot in this timely and important program. Participants will examine emerging AI technologies, discuss …
AI and Labor Institute: New Residential Institute Added for 2026-27
The School for Workers is excited to add a new residential institute to our 2026-27 lineup. Join us October 26-28 for the AI and Labor Institute, where participants will explore a foundational understanding of Artificial …
Faculty present workshops at the 2026 Labor Notes Conference
Four faculty members represented the department at the 2026 Labor Notes Conference, one of the nation’s leading gatherings of union activists, labor educators, and worker-organizers. Through workshops and panel discussions, they shared expertise on organizing, …
Shutdown stress impacts TSA, air traffic control workers at Dane County Airport
Since the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, many federal workers across the country have been working without pay, according to Partnership for Public Service…Some employees have received resources and support for basic necessities, but …
4 years on from the John Deere strike: How have labor relations changed?
Thousands of workers took to the picket lines on Oct. 14, 2021, as the 34-day strike began. Today, what pieces of its legacy remain, and what’s different? News Channel 8 speaks with Dr. Michael Childers… …
Dr. Michael Childers receives 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
The School for Workers is proud to share that Dr. Michael Childers has been honored with the 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award. This national recognition celebrates his dedication to lifelong learning and …
For the Record
How are unions faring in Wisconsin and across the U.S.? Professor Michael Childers joins Channel 3000 For the Record to discuss. Watch the video Channel 3000 | For the Record Interviews: Professor Michael Childers
Free film screening and discussion: “U.S. Labor Then and Now” coming to Wausau
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers is hosting a free film screening and discussion event titled “U.S. Labor Then and Now” on March 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will …
‘No grad student makes a living wage in Madison’: Inside UW graduate worker union’s fight for better pay
Though TAA is not a certified union under Wisconsin’s Act 10 — which prohibits collective bargaining for Universities of Wisconsin System faculty and academic staff — the union has been fairly successful since it was founded over …